The outbreak of Novel H1N1 flu virus in 2009 caused widespread anxiety throughout the world. However, the incidence of this flu was lower than anticipated. You may read more about H1N1 and its progress at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/cdcresponse.htm. Briefly describe the timeline of this outbreak and how it was investigated. Discuss why you think the incidence was low; include human and environmental factors that could have contributed. Be sure to support your opinions with scholarly evidence from your readings.

Compared to other developed countries, the United States spends more on health care, but also has some of the lowest health outcomes (higher teen pregnancies, higher infant mortality rates, higher maternal mortality rates, etc.). What do you think is responsible for this?This activity aligns with:Course Outcome   4. Analyze diverse health care systems to evaluate their impacts on the health of populations AACN BSN Essential II.8: Promote achievement of safe and quality outcomes of care for diverse populations. Week 2 Learning ResourcesTo access the readings, right-click the hyperlinks and open in a new tab:Below are the required learning resources for this week.Structural Adjustment: A Major Cause of PovertyRead this article on global health disparities and how they may be partly due to the policies of international institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.http://www.globalissues.org/article/3/structural-adjustment-a-major-cause-of-povertyWHO Human Rights and HealthThis fact sheet from the WHO reaffirms its statement in their constitution that “the highest attainable standard of health as a fundamental right of every human being” (WHO, 2017). It also outlines the responsibilities of governments in approaching equity in health careHuman rights and health (who.int) The next WHO Director-General's highest priority: a Global Treaty on the Human Right to HealthThis article from the Lancet discusses health inequalities and how a framework convention on global health could improve global health and reduce inequalities.https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(16)30219-4/fulltextMeans and ENDS – e-cigarettes, the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, and global health diplomacy in action.This is an ethnographic account of how e-cigarettes and other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) were tackled at the 6th Conference of the Parties to the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy.umgc.edu/10.1080/17441692.2016.1152284International AidThis encyclopedia entry defines international aid.http://sk.sagepub.com.ezproxy.umgc.edu/reference/behavioralsciences/n1348.xmlWill the Struggle for Health Equity and Social Justice Be Best Served by a Framework Convention on Global Health?This article will help you better understand global health care interventions.http://ezproxy.umgc.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=cmedm&AN=25006080&site=eds-live&scope=site